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Quick Links Start Here - Ten steps for any easy transition from requesting benefits to starting classes.
Educational Benefits - General information for eligible veterans to apply for a monthly educational allowance and a tutorial allowance. (408) 741-2601
Military Transcripts - located at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html
Tuition Assistance (TA) Program Overview - Program to support their education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during off-duty hours.
Unit Equivalency - Use this chart to determine summer or winter semester equivalency in regards to payment.
New Post 9/11 GI Bill - The fact sheet provides a quick reference to answer questions you may have the new GI Bill (Chapter 33) or "Post 9/11 GI Bill.
Emergency Book Loan - You can borrow up to $250 to purchase required textbooks. (408) 741-2080
Additional Resources - Websites for additional services

New Post 9/11 GI Bill

Emergency Book Loan

Additional Resources

West Valley College VA Office takes 2-3 weeks to process VA Certification. After West Valley submits the certification, the VA Office takes approximately 6-8 weeks to process claims

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Welcome Veterans

West Valley College is committed to helping active duty members of the military, veterans of military service and their spouse or dependants attain their educational goals. We encourage you to browse this Web site to learn more about the application process and educational benefits at West Valley College.

Location:

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Telephone: 408.741.2601

Fax: 408.867.7337

NEW Office Hours:

T 2:00pm-5:00pm

W 9:00am-12:00pm

Starting Tuesday, November 3, 2009 new office hours will be dedicated to process requests and certify VA Educational Benefits.

Veterans Lounge - Open House

Your Veterans Lounge is going to open on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Please join us!
It is be a place for you to regularly connect with other veterans, study, or reflect.

Upcoming Events:

Open House Invitation

Veteran's Lounge

Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Where: Educational Transition Program - Vet Lounge

West Valley College and the Educational Transition program, in an effort to provide support for our Veteran students, proudly designate this lounge to those who have served our country. The lounge is designed for students to have a quiet place to use computers, complete homework, and to connect with other Veterans and to provide support for one another.

Veterans Day

Celebrate Veterans Day

Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:30 pm

Where: Fireside Lounge

There will be panel of West Valley Student Veterans, discussing their experiences as returning students.

Veteran's Club @ WVC

New Charter

West Valley has chartered a Veteran’s Club. To get more information and to join contact Steven Cullens at: spccullen@gmail.com

Newsletter

View our Monthly Newsletter at:
westvalley.edu/et/vet/vet_open_house.html ›

For more information or questions, contact: